La Villa Florentine is a former 17th century convent ideally located on Fourvière hill, in Lyon's city centre. The Florentine charm of this place attracts people attached to the historic part of “Relais & Châteaux” buildings. A haven of peace and a natural setting in the former capital of the Gauls where antique furniture and frescoes mix harmoniously with the contemporary design that can be found here and there within the Villa. The whole spirit of the Italian renaissance in the heart of Lyon.
The 29 rooms and suites of Villa Florentine are decorated with refinement and elegance, each of them with its own charm. They all are non-smoker places, with air-conditioning and offer the following equipments: free Wifi, LED TV (107cm) with satellite channels, baggage compartment, phone, radio, mineral water, mini-bar and safe.
Some of them have a balcony or a terrace with a view over the roof tops of the historic district of Vieux Lyon, listed as UNESCO Heritage sites. The bathrooms include a shower and/or a bath, slippers, bathrobes, a hair-dryer, a makeup mirror.
The rooms are divided into four categories: Classic room, Deluxe room, Junior Suite and Suite.
The Michelin-starred restaurant “Les Terasses de Lyon” managed by Davy Tissot "Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2004" has a superb panoramic view over Lyon's top roofs.
The chef offers a menu mixing regional products and unique flavours all over the year that provides unadulterated pleasure for gourmets like “le pot-au-feu de veau de Dordogne”, “les ravioles de lièvre à la royale”, “le homard breton cuit comme une tourte”, “la crème brûlée et fine gelée à l’orange”, “la glace safran orange” or “le cigare au chocolat de l’île de Java”.
The bar/lounge offers a wide range of cocktails and other drinks. The ideal place to relax whether on your own or with friends.
The well-being space includes an outdoor panoramic swimming pool and a heated jacuzzi, a fitness room, a sauna and a hammam.
The Spa offers unique moments of relaxation in an outstanding setting and provides a wide range of massages (such as the Shinon or the Ontei), beauty cares (as the Yugari or the Onkan) and peelings.
Valet, luggage handler, private garage, elevator, concierge service, free newspaper in the hall, babysitting, fax, car rental, room service, 4 conference rooms, small pets allowed, laundry service.